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sanctify in Dutch

sanctify in Dutch is consacreren, heilig verklaren, heiligen — sanctify means to make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

sanctify in Dutch

consacreren
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
heilig verklaren
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
heiligen
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
inwijden
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
ruggensteunen
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
sacraliseren
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
louteren
verb
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
zuiveren
verb
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
verschonen
verb
(transitive) To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.

What does "sanctify" mean?

  1. verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
    "The priest sanctified the water before the baptism."
  2. verb To give official approval or religious backing to something.
    "Tradition alone does not sanctify an unjust practice."
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sanctify in a sentence

  • The priest sanctified the water before the baptism.
  • Tradition alone does not sanctify an unjust practice.

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What is "sanctify" in Dutch?

"sanctify" in Dutch is consacreren, heilig verklaren, heiligen. sanctify means: To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

How do you use "sanctify" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest sanctified the water before the baptism." In Dutch, "sanctify" is consacreren, heilig verklaren, heiligen.

Are there other ways to say "sanctify" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "sanctify": consacreren, heilig verklaren, heiligen, inwijden, ruggensteunen, sacraliseren.

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